vineri, 7 iulie 2017

One picture or more. From time to time (23) An 'architectonic view' from Spring (III) "Short walk into Spring harmony". "Armonie de primăvară".

Motto:

"Zi gong (a disciple of Confucius) asked: "Is there any one word that could guide a person throughout life?"

The Master replied: "How about 'shu' [reciprocity]: never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself?"

(Confucius, Analects XV.24, tr. David Hinton)

"Stavropoleos Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Stavropoleos), also known as Stavropoleos Church (Romanian: Biserica Stavropoleos) during the last century when the monastery was dissolved, is an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in central Bucharest, Romania. Its church is built in Brâncovenesc style. The patrons of the church (the saints to whom the church is dedicated) are St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel. The name Stavropoleos is a Romanian rendition of a Greek word, Stauropolis, meaning "The city of the Cross". One of the monastery's constant interests is Byzantine music, expressed through its choir and the largest collection of Byzantine music books in Romania.

History

The church was built in 1724, during the reign of Nicolae Mavrocordat (Prince of Wallachia, 1719-1730), by archimandrite Ioanichie Stratonikeas. Within the precinct of his inn, Ioanichie built the church, and a monastery which was economically sustained with the incomes from the inn (a relatively common situation in those times). In 1726 abbot Ioanichie was elected metropolitan of Stavropole and exarch of Caria. Since then the monastery he built is named Stavropoleos, after the name of the old seat. On February 7, 1742 Ioanichie, aged 61, died and was buried in his church.

The inn and the monastery's annexes were demolished at the end of 19th century. Over time the church suffered from earthquakes, which caused the dome to fall. The dome's paintings were restored at the beginning of the 20th century.

All that remains from the original monastery is the church, alongside a building from the beginning of the 20th century which shelters a library, a conference room and a collection of old (early 18th century) icons and ecclesiastical objects, and parts of wall paintings recovered from churches demolished during the communist regime. This new building was constructed following the plans of architect Ion Mincu."*

Visions. From time to time. An 'architectonic view'. A mix of photo instants from Spring, april 2017.Another walk in Spring. (III) O viziune arhitectonică în primăvară. "Short walk into Spring harmony".

"The Golden Rule or law of reciprocity is the principle of treating others as one would wish to be treated. It is a maxim of altruism seen in many human religions and human cultures. The maxim may appear as either a positive or negative injunction governing conduct:One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself (positive or directive form).One should not treat others in ways that one would not like to be treated (negative or prohibitive form).What you wish upon others, you wish upon yourself (empathic or responsive form)."

The Dacheng Hall, the main hall of the Temple of Confucius in QufuAlthough Confucianism is often followed in a religious manner by the Chinese, many argue that its values are secular and that it is therefore less a religion than a secular morality. Proponents argue, however, that despite the secular nature of Confucianism's teachings, it is based on a worldview that is religious. Confucianism discusses elements of the afterlife and views concerning Heaven, but it is relatively unconcerned with some spiritual matters often considered essential to religious thought, such as the nature of souls. However, Confucius is said to have believed in astrology, saying: "Heaven sends down its good or evil symbols and wise men act accordingly".The Analects of ConfuciusIn the Analects, Confucius presents himself as a "transmitter who invented nothing". He puts the greatest emphasis on the importance of study, and it is the Chinese character for study (學) that opens the text. Far from trying to build a systematic or formalist theory, he wanted his disciples to master and internalize older classics, so that their deep thought and thorough study would allow them to relate the moral problems of the present to past political events (as recorded in the Annals) or the past expressions of commoners' feelings and noblemen's reflections (as in the poems of the Book of Odes)."

"Confucius*(/kənˈfjuːʃəs/; September 28, 551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His followers competed successfully with many other schools during the Hundred Schools of Thought era only to be suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin Dynasty. Following the victory of Han over Chu after the collapse of Qin, Confucius's thoughts received official sanction and were further developed into a system known in the West as Confucianism.Confucius is traditionally credited with having authored or edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics, but modern scholars are cautious of attributing specific assertions to Confucius himself. Aphorisms concerning his teachings were compiled in the Analects, but only many years after his death."(...)One of his teachings was a variant of the Golden Rule, sometimes called the "Silver Rule" owing to its negative form:

"己所不欲，勿施於人。

"What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others."

子貢問曰：“有一言而可以終身行之者乎？”子曰：“其恕乎！己所不欲、勿施於人。”

Zi Gong [a disciple] asked: "Is there any one word that could guide a person throughout life?"

The Master replied: "How about 'reciprocity'! Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself."

Analects XV.24, tr. David Hinton"

*Source of info: Wikipedia.

About Harmony*

Definitions of harmony

noun:

- the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.

I enjoy travelling and documenting to find out new & old things, to see world and people with one drop of positive attitude... from a huge sense of wonder... But before all, it was William Blake who beautifully said it:
"To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour. (...)
Fragments from "Auguries of Innocence".
Also, "It’s never too late (...) to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same; there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again." excerpt by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What a beautiful city! I love the streets lined with historical architectures. I’m also attracted by the atmospheric lamp-posts and blossoms, flowers, and green leaves which spice up beautifully the landscape. I always learn something new from this blog.

Thankful for these warm thoughts, Yoko; I learn from your photography, as well. I'm inspired by your personal view regarding nature and life.Many thanks, once again and a very nice day and new week to you!

Thank you very much; the old center still has his charm... and the old classic architecture is interesting to observe; that's the reason why I've tried to add some various layers to imagine how they could look in an "aging" style. A very nice week, too!

Great series of famous architecture. What a rich ornamentation of the monastery, of course, an orthodox (our haven't such wonderful decoration) - a place, wheer I could spend not only hours, but whole days.Very peaceful in unit with the music, by the way: I have a initiation in Reiki.Have a good new week

Wonderful thoughts, Mascha! The ornamentation is special and architecture of the church and interior court in the Brâncovenesc style.It must be lovely to know many aspects of Reiki; I just read some things and listen the music as a very healthy way to relax my mind.Thank you for your words and a good new week, too!

Thank you so much, Tom; As I mentioned above, regarding the edits of original views in pictures, I've tried to add some layers of colors to imagine how they could look in an "aging" style; that's the reason why I've done more variations of the same image.A great day and week at Foto Tunes!

What a staggeringly beautiful post, your images and the way you use different techniques to manipulate them are beautiful. The quotes you have chosen this week are thought provoking and resonate with me reminding me of my reiki training.Thank you for joining me for Mosaic Monday again this week.

Many thanks, Maggie; For sure it is a vast post with lots of aspects, but it was the only way to present this part of the old center. The two streets with buildings are lovely, indeed. About the edits of original views in pictures, I've tried to add some layers of colors to imagine how they could look in an "aging" style; that's the reason why I've done more variations of the same image.And you're the second person who said that knows and has reiki training... that's lovely! I can only say that I just read some info about and listen the music as a very healthy way to relax my mind.Thank you, again and a very nice day and week at Mosaic Monday!

You're absolutely right!! editing is so interesting to observe details; and even i'll repeate myself saying one more time that regarding the edits of original views in pictures, I've tried to add some layers of colors to imagine how they could look in an "aging" style. So, that's the reason why I've done more variations of the same images in this suite of captures.thank you so much for the lovely thoughts!

Bucharest is a very beautiful city, according to your photos. Some of the columns and arches in the courtyard are a blend between Moorish architecture and the more classical. I'd love to wander through the streets and courtyards you've shown. The Golden Rule "do to others as you would have them do to you" is also a tenet of Christianity, as taught by Jesus. It's a good rule to remember always.

Many thanks for the lovely thoughts, Lorrie! actually, the architectural style is Brâncovenesc style. According to a description on Wikipedia, this style is explained this way : "The Brâncovenesc style, also known as Wallachian Renaissance and Romanian Renaissance, is an art and architectural style that evolved during the administration of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the late 17th and early 18th centuries." "The design style developed in Wallachia, in present day southern Romania. Brâncovenesc style is synthesis between the Byzantine, Ottoman, late Renaissance, and Baroque architecture." I'll try to make an up-date to the info written above in my post and also to add details about the Brâncovenesc style.Thank you once again! A lovely day and week, too!

Your photos are always so great. I enjoyed the peace and harmony prevailing on these quiet streets and squares. When you visit this kind of historic buildings, you can sense the times gone by. I just read a fantastic book on the Russian revolution, titled Petrograd 1917. Then I had to google for more old photos :)Wishing you a beautiful day dear Alexa.

Wonderfully said by you, Riitta: "When you visit this kind of historic buildings, you can sense the times gone by." As far as I know ..."Time waits for nobody"... and that's an excerpt from a very favourite known song... *-* That's why, documentation is precious in order to have a glimpse over past times.I really appreciate your lovely thoughts shared; I think that it must be a very interesting book to read about great historical aspects. The old photography is absolutely amazing to have a perspective regarding past years, indeed.Many thanks and a very lovely week to you!

That's important and wonderful your consideration over literature; to read about various artists and their artworks is a delight for soul! You know, I think that I already told before that I've found a book called "Scandinavian Spring" ("Primăvara scandinavă" by Al. Căprariu/edited in 1980) and it has three chapters about Finland, Laponia and Sweden. And there were included lyrics and that's how I discovered the poems of Edith Sodergran, Her works/ lyrism, it is said in this book, had influenced one of our poets. So, I think that I discovered thanks to this book, the poetry Finland-Swedish modernism of one of your important poets. Thank you so much for thoughts and considerations shared and a lovely evening to you!

What a fascinating architectural heritage you have! So very beautiful.Thank you, as always, for your kind and inspiring comments. The blog will definitely be my main medium, because I too, like you, appreciate sharing thoughts and deeper reflections. Your posts are treasure chests where one can find a lot of inspiration. I just wished I had more time to read the texts more carefully.Wishing you now a beautiful summer evening. :)

Great mentions, Sara! Indeed, the blog is "the medium of sharing thoughts and deeper reflections", as you so nice said above! Many thanks for the lovely comments and considerations and a beautiful summer evening of Thursday, too!

Can tell you like this = so many captures you made (which I love!) What a beautiful neighborhood! The sculpted pillars and arches are stunning. Many thanks for sharing these lovely old buildings with All Seasons - it's a treat! Wishing you a happy week, Alexa:)

Thank you so very much; I had a very lovely time and the light was great, in those moments, so, I took as many shots possible. The architecture in brancovenesc style of the pillars and painted arches is a delight for eyes, for sure. A happy weekend, to you, as well!

Hello Alexa! Amazing old buildings and I like to imagine all the stories they could tell if they could talk. I like your rule and the nasty President here should follow it. But most Americans are good people and do not support the hateful Trump.... Michelle

Hi! Great pictures of this wonderful architecture! Well done ! :)))...thank you for this impressions! Have a nice evening and best wishes from st ulrich gröden ( http://www.laperlahotel.info )Yours Marie ;)<3

What a beautiful collection of inspiring photographs you have taken, Alexa. I would definitely have spent most of my time in those beautiful courtyards, circling each column, in the sunlight, studying all the different perspectives between each one. The details in the architectural design are amazing, and the buildings are so well preserved. I enjoyed learning about this period, with all its intriguing accents!

Thank you so much, Poppy; it was a lovely and sunny day of Spring, a peaceful one, too! I spent a lovely time admiring the architecture and I hope that I could capture the beauty of Brancovenescu style.A very wonderful weekend to you, too!

Thanks for coming by my blog and for your fantastic thoughts and comments!! I appreciate your precious invested time in the reading of my posts and I'll visit you, as soon as I can, in the next available period of time. Have a positive and awesome day! Be joyful, amazing and never give up to smile! Stunning things are all over! All the best!

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Motto: "Zi gong (a disciple of Confucius) asked: "Is there any one word that could guide a person throughout life?" The Master replied: "How about 'shu' [reciprocity]: never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself?" Confucious, Analects XV.24

An 'architectonic view'. Another walk from Spring (II)

Motto: "Just as things in a picture, when viewed from a distance, appear to be all in one and the same condition and alike." "Neither family, nor privilege, nor wealth, nor anything but Love can light that beacon which a man must steer by when he sets out to live the better life." Plato

An 'architectonic view'. Another walk in Spring. (I)

Motto: "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." Plato

Springtime in April

A Spring sequence. "I have decided to be happy because it's good for my health." "Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." Voltaire

Sakura in April

"A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura after the Japanese (桜 or 櫻; さくら)." "The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It's a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short." Source Internet/Wikipedia

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"Names and etymology"* "The Latin name Dānuvius is one of a number of "Old European" river names derived from a Proto-Indo-European *dānu. Other river names from the same root include the Don, Donets, Dzvina/Duna, Dysna, Dnieper and Dniestr. (...) "The Latin name is masculine (as is the name of the Rhine). German Donau (Early Modern German Donaw, Tonaw, Middle High German Tuonowe) is feminine, as it has been re-interpreted as containing the suffix -ouwe "wetland". The modern languages spoken in the Danube basin all use names derived from Dānuvius: German: Donau ([ˈdoːnaʊ̯]; Bavarian: Doana; Yiddish: Duney דוניי‎ [dʊnɛj]); Silesian: Důnaj; Upper Sorbian: Dunaj; Slovak: Dunaj ([ˈdunaj]); Hungarian: Duna ([ˈdunɒ]); Croatian: Dunav ([dǔnaʋ]; Serbian: Dunav / Дунав ([dǔnaʋ] or [dǔnaːʋ]); Romanian: Dunărea ([ˈdunəre̯a]); Romani: Dunaja ([ˈdunaja]); Bulgarian: Дунав Dunav ([ˈdunɐf]); Ukrainian: Дунай Dunai ([duˈnɑj])."Source Wikipedia

Soul journeys through memories.

From the September, 2015. End of summer or early in autumn. Roads to Herculane/Domogled National Park; De-a lungul Dunării. Along Danube.

Călătorie de suflet: Travel of "may"

MOtto:"To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour. (...) Fragments from "Auguries of Innocence" "To See a World..."by William Blake

2016. New Year's Resolution: Confidence!

"Confidence is not something that can be learned like a set of rules; confidence is a state of mind. Positive thinking, practice, training, knowledge and talking to other people are all useful ways to help improve or boost your confidence levels."

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Ziua Pământului/ Earth Day ... "Let's celebrate it in every day!"

"The Black Sea* is a sea in Southeastern Europe. It is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean Seas and various straits. The Bosphorus Strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the Strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean Sea region of the Mediterranean. These waters separate eastern Europe and western Asia. The Black Sea is also connected to the Sea of Azov by the Strait of Kerch." *click for more info on Wikipedia.

"Embroidery" in blue light at sunset ..."

"Simphony for... old trees, branches and leaves. Small part for fall colours and a final note in black and white wood..." "Memento: Play Con allegria..." "Scenary. Static nature."

..."Deep words … They are like the scent of a flower"...

"In the end, what we have is a conversation, a lifelong dialogue with life. It’s a conversation expressed not in words but in the immediacy of experience and the poetry of the one, single now. And that is exactly where the experience of sacredness lives."

A Walk of Spring along the lake. Plimbare primăvăratică de-a lungul lacului.

"I am alone amidst the trees at the lake’s edge, I live in friendship with the shore’s old firs and in secret understanding with all the young rowans. Alone I lie and wait, I have seen no one walk by. Great flowers look down on me from tall stems, bitter creepers climb in my embrace, I have a single name for everything, and that is love." "The Waiting Soul" from vol. "Poems" (1916), by Edith Södergran

Happenings & blooms... Intamplari & flori...

Earth Hour 2014 "I will look to this day only. I will participate to those experiences designed for my particular development." In "my beautiful world ... all is well!"

“Omagiu sarmalei ca la mama acasă”

"Sarma is a savory dish of grape, cabbage or chard leaves rolled around a filling usually based on minced meat, or a sweet dish of filo dough wrapped around a filling often of various kinds of chopped nuts. It is found in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire from the Middle East to the Balkans and Central Europe." ... click to read more: Despre Sarmale / Cabbage rolls filled with pork meat